Adam Ripple

Somerset

Sports Editor and Lead Writer at Daily American

Sports editor/lead writer at the Daily American in Somerset, Pa. Gannett/USA TODAY Network. Indiana University of Pennsylvania graduate.

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Articles

Somerset pair sign National Letters of Intent to continue athletic careers

3 weeks ago | dailyamerican.com | Adam Ripple

SOMERSET — Two Somerset Area High School student-athletes announced their collegiate destinations, June 3. Senior Zane Hagans will play baseball at Division II Walsh University while Oshyen Knisely will throw javelin at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Hagans finished with a career .336 batting average, 80 hits, 74 RBIs and 66 runs scored over for seasons for the Golden Eagles. The first baseman found the perfect fit at Walsh.
Ritchey launches slam, leads Berlin Brothersvalley to District 5-1A softball championship

4 weeks ago | publicopiniononline.com | Adam Ripple

CLAYSBURG — Berlin Brothersvalley sophomore Elena Ritchey broke open a 1-run game in bottom of the sixth inning of the District 5-1A championship against Fannett-Metal with a grand slam to left center, leading the Mountaineers to the program's first D5 crown with an 8-6 victory on May 30. "I was a little frustrated because my timing was off the first two at-bats I had. Then they walked me," Ritchey said. "I just tried to stay calm.
Vote for the Daily American Somerset County Athlete of the Week for May 19-24

1 month ago | dailyamerican.com | Adam Ripple

Each Monday, the Daily American will select nominees for Female and Male Athlete of the Week in Somerset County for the spring sports season. Polls will open at 5 a.m. each Monday, and voters will have through 5 p.m. Wednesday to vote. Votes are limited to one per IP address or computer network. Last week's results Maddy, Koval voted Somerset County Female and Male Athlete of the Week for May 12-17Athletes can be nominated via email to [email protected].
PIAA track and field state championships 2025: Live updates from Saturday's action

1 month ago | goerie.com | Mason Smith |Shelly Stallsmith |Adam Ripple |Lyzz Stallings

4:59 pm ET May 24, 2025Souderton claims PIAA AAA team titleLyzz Stallings4:58 pm ET May 24, 2025State College are PIAA AAA boys championsLyzz Stallings4:56 pm ET May 24, 2025Quaker Valley boys, girls are PIAA AA team championsLyzz Stallings3:42 pm ET May 24, 2025Dallastown's Jalen Cook sets All-time state record in high jumpShelly StallsmithCook etched his name at the top of the record book with a 7-3 jump, easily claiming gold at the state meet.
Baylee Sleek goes gold in PIAA 2A girls high jump

1 month ago | dailyamerican.com | Adam Ripple

SHIPPENSBURG -- Baylee Sleek, a North Star student-athlete who competes in a co-op with Conemaugh Township, captured PIAA 2A gold in the girls high jump with a new PR of 5 feet, 8 inches. Sleek cleared the height on her first attempt. She upset 6 foot, 4 Quaker Valley junior Mimi Thiero, who came in as the top seed. Adam Ripple is the Daily American sports editor. He can be reached at 814-444-5926. Follow him on X @ARipple_DAsport.
Windber rolls past North Star in District 5-2A softball quarterfinal

1 month ago | dailyamerican.com | Adam Ripple

Adam RippleWindber defeated North Star 14-3 in a District 5-2A softball quarterfinal, May 20, in Windber. Adam Ripple/Daily AmericanWindber defeated North Star 14-3 in a District 5-2A softball quarterfinal, May 20, in Windber. Adam Ripple/Daily AmericanWindber defeated North Star 14-3 in a District 5-2A softball quarterfinal, May 20, in Windber. Adam Ripple/Daily AmericanWindber defeated North Star 14-3 in a District 5-2A softball quarterfinal, May 20, in Windber.
Somerset's season comes to close in District 5-9 4A softball semifinal

1 month ago | dailyamerican.com | Adam Ripple

EBENSBURG — Clearfield broke open a tie game in the top of the seventh inning against Somerset in the District 5-9 Class 4A softball sub-regional, striking for four runs. Somerset mounted a valiant comeback in the bottom of the frame, but fell short 5-4, May 19, at Central Cambria High School. "Our girls played hard and didn't quit," said Somerset coach Craig Stinebiser. "It was a solid team effort. The girls battled for seven innings. I am really proud of their effort.
Vote for the Somerset County Female and Male Athlete of the Week for May 12-17

1 month ago | dailyamerican.com | Adam Ripple

Each Monday, the Daily American will select nominees for Female and Male Athlete of the Week in Somerset County for the spring sports season. Polls will open at 5 a.m. each Monday, and voters will have through 5 p.m. Wednesday to vote. Votes are limited to one per IP address or computer network. Last week's results Ross, Suber voted Daily American Somerset County Athlete of the Week for May 5-10Athletes can be nominated via email to [email protected].
2 drivers repeat while another earns 1st win at Jennerstown Speedway on Armed Forces Night

1 month ago | dailyamerican.com | Adam Ripple

JENNERSTOWN — A driver earned his first career victory while a pair of competitors won for the second time in as many weeks at Jennerstown Speedway on Armed Forces Night, May 17. Noah Hirko bested good friend and defending Somerset Trust Fast & Furious 4s champ Johnathan Haburcsak for his first career triumph. Hirko started on the pole, and despite an early caution four laps into the 15-lap feature, the Johnstown driver was able to outlast Haburcsak for the victory.
Wade Fyock back in the game as new Somerset boys basketball coach

1 month ago | dailyamerican.com | Adam Ripple

Somerset Area High School made a home run hire with its new boys basketball coach. The Somerset Board of Directors voted 9-0, tabbing veteran Wade Fyock as the next Golden Eagle coach, May 12. "I stepped away for four years and to be honest, I hadn't been to more than one or two basketball games in that period of time," said Fyock. "This past spring, I started to get the itch. I spent some time helping other coaches, locally, run some skill work. I got to hear the ball bounce a bit.